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Jim McDougall · 8th June 2013, 10:50 PM

I have recently been reviewing the types of markings and inscriptions found on these North African swords, and thus far I have not found any blades that have this motto.

I know that the motto has been found on the curious Berber sabres now discussed on concurrent thread, and of course the motto was well known on blades sent to Spains colonies from mid to latter 18th century, but could these blades not have ended up in the African trade routes?

I would really appreciate any input guys

Thank you,
Jim

8th June 2013, 10:50 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,738	Spanish motto on takouba or kaskara blades? I have recently been reviewing the types of markings and inscriptions found on these North African swords, and thus far I have not found any blades that have this motto. I know that the motto has been found on the curious Berber sabres now discussed on concurrent thread, and of course the motto was well known on blades sent to Spains colonies from mid to latter 18th century, but could these blades not have ended up in the African trade routes? I would really appreciate any input guys Thank you, Jim Attached Images